President Carter To Pen Book – His View On Women In Atheist Countries May Surprise You (VIDEOS)

“I am convinced that discrimination against women and girls is one of the world’s most serious, all-pervasive and largely ignored violations of basic human rights, Mr. Carter, 88, wrote in the his book proposal, adding: It is disturbing to realize that women are treated most equally in some countries that are atheistic or where governments are strictly separated from religion.” ~ Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States

America’s much loved Jimmy Carter, former U.S. president, author, and international peacemaker, has announced he is writing a book about the mistreatment of women worldwide. Given the history of violence towards women around the globe, including rape, domestic abuse, child marriage, genital mutilation and human trafficking, having a great man like Jimmy Carter take on these issues can only be a good thing.

Here is a short video of Jimmy Carter earlier this year speaking about the impact religion has played upon the treatment of women throughout the world.

Transcript of above video:

“The elders are a group of distinguished leaders from around the world geographically, and we include in our group, people who are Muslim, Hindus, Protestant of the Catholic and Protestant faith. We’ve spent a year or two trying to analyze the basic causes of violations of women’s rights, and one of the conclusions we have reached is that it’s the practice of religion that is the basic cause of the foundation of excuse for the other abuses; where women are deprived of an equal right to serve God. And where they are treated as subordinates or inferiorpeople. And this example set by religions leaders gives an excuse to other dominant males to persecute, or abuse, or deprive women of their justifiable rights. This is a question that has never been publicly discussed before, and the Elders help this will arouse and interest in the world in trying to seek corrections made to religions themselves to set an example for full rights for all women.”

Such an incredibly admirable man. Mr. Carter has been unjustly criticized over the years for the way he handled the economy and the Iranian Hostage Crisis, when Ayatollah Khomeini was in power. I have always trusted President Carter made the most sound decisions possible, in order to keep the hostages alive, and to keep America out of a war. As for the economy, many believe Mr. Carter refused to jump into bed with the oil companies, and he paid dearly for his integrity.

President Jimmy Carter is finally being honored and revered throughout the world, for his amazing diplomacy and peacemaking activism. His continuous advocacy for women’s rights benefit us all – especially our daughters and sons. How we raise our sons to view and treat women, will be a defining factor in the advancement of equality.

I will be one of the first in line to buy President Carter’s new book, and believe history will prove him to be one of our greatest presidents, and one of your greatest world leaders.

Truth be told these "Religious" leaders not only use and abuse their power to subjugate women, they use their special interpretation" of their Bible or Koran or whatever to incite wars and keep the power for themselves. Unfortunately their "religious excuses" ultimately will bring nothing but UNGODLINESS to the world. It brings fear (which they need to control those under them) and illiteracy and poverty and illness to the world. HAVEN"T WE ALL HAD ENOUGH OF THEIR SELF PROMOTED HOLINESS THAT JUST BRINGS SORROW AND PAIN TO MOST OF THE WORLD ?
I sure have.....

That said, your headline writer might want to rethink this effort, as the abuse doesn't take place in the new book. Better: "In new book, Carter tackles the abuse of women." Also, "Carter's new book tackles the abuse of women."

Agreed, a man of dignity, kindness and genuine human concern. Glad to have lived in this country under his Presidency. He showed us that we don't need to rule the world, be an empire and aggress on every other country at will. This, to me, is real manhood.

I'm glad he is the one speaking on this because no one can question his religious beliefs. He has written books on faith so I think many in the religious establishment will listen when he talks because of his credibility. Finally, some one is brave enough to tell the truth about these issues.

JC spoke at my college graduation, and I've admired him ever since, but this is not so much about Jimmy as it is the inherent power of religion to oppress. The Elders say this has not been discussed in public, but really women have been discussing this for twenty years (I'm old enough to know!) and no one has paid any attention. And are there an equal number of female Elders in his power tribe so when the struggle takes full form the feminine voice is heard loud and clear? Even Jimmy will have to face the reality that power surrenders nothing without a struggle. Never has. Never will. So I am intensely curious to know what the strategy might be to get ANY religion hierarchy (never mind a majority) to even consider ending patriarchy, misogyny and subjugation of women. It has always seemed to me that subjugating women is part of religions' reason for being, so without that what have they left to base their power on? Men would never put up with the crap delivered upon women by religious doctrine. Not in a million years. So in the end it seems to me that it is the responsibility of women to turn the tide. But we are busy looking in the mirror for compliments. Deep sigh...

Jonathan Jensen Ha! and we thought things were bad when we finally got a black president- could you imagine the rush limbaughs and shawn hannity's flipping out if we had a female president- Hope to see itin my lifetime

so interesting how many comments don't address what this topic was about, but chooses to turn it into a political dislike for Carter- maybe some of you should re-read , or re-listen to his message, and try again

I love that so many people here assume President Carter is talking about "other religions" like the Muslim religion or the Hindu religion, but he is talking about all religions - including the Christian religion (which is one of the worst for women).

Carter has been judged mostly correct by history! What a surprise! I am still not sure he deserves much or any respect. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn occasionally as he has. More often than not, he has commented foolishly on world or U.S. subjects. This is a man who strongly endorse Nobama. That in itself causes him to lose any and all credibility.

One can't disagree that Muslims all over the world do discriminate against women. But you never hear the NOW hags speak up about that. Carter is, and always has been, a very confused man. Without Obama, he would win the trophy for worst President, but sadly, he can only come in 2nd place now.

That sorry excuse for a human being George W Bush ties with another infamous Republican, Richard Nixon for worst presidents in modern history. Runner up honors go to Ronnie doddering Reagan who's reign of terror pretty much has wiped out the middle class, and third place goes to Geo H W Bush who took a real loser of a plan called Reaganomics and continued beating this country over the head with it. Even Ford was better than all the GOPers that followed him. you might want to do a little research before slavishly quoting Rush.

I think they got the date of the speech wrong, none of us will be alive on June 28, 2103 let alone be able to give a speech. Jimmy Carter is an amazing man and I agree with his view of how women are treated.

It is noble for Carter for take up the cause of ending violence against women. And he hits a high note in that religiously fanatic societies tend to be more abusive to women. As his White House Tenureis conderned, he was an inffective president at best. History has not been unjust to him, he got to reap what he sowed. But he has, in a sense, redeemed himself with his post presidency activism.

Jimmy Carter is certainly the best Ex-President we ever had. No one comes close. But President? Not so much. I'm so glad he is helping to bring the world's attention to this major and gross inequity and iniquity.

Atef Gad, He is my favorite president. He writes books- fiction and nonfiction, he does hard physical work to improve the lives of people all over the world. He wages peace. as an old American hippie peace freak, I love the man and his wife. Freedom for all peoples, respect and tolerance, openness to civility. Ethical evaluation of systems of greed. Equal opportunities fore all (includes Women!) These were my hopes for the liberation of All peoples in the Arab Spring. Thx my new friend.

my dear Phil about the arab spring dirty policy the islamists hat christians in egypt an burning charches those terrorists can not be beings from the humans those have no mercy and mohamed morsy criminal